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Audit - Senior Associate -Technology

RSM is looking for a motivated Senior Associate to join our National Technology Practice and / or the Life Science Practice within our Boston office. Our National serves public and private clients, including growth oriented, private equity and venture backed technology companies. It also provides for strong opportunities to work on projects within the Boston office as well as offices throughout the Firm. Being a part of the National Technology or Life Science Practice will allow you to obtain exposure to the various types of entities within the industry including but not limited to on premise software, Software-as-a-Service, IT services, digital media, data hosting and analytics. Common accounting areas encountered include software revenue and multiple element revenue recognition arrangements, collaboration and licensing arrangements, principal vs agent considerations, software development costs, complex debt and equity transactions such as warrant accounting, stock based compensation arrangements and business combination accounting.

Responsibilities:

Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the auditing of all required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables

Develop an understanding of the client's business, and become a life science and/or technology industry specialist to understand client specific needs

Understand and utilize RSM’s Audit Methodology

Train and supervise Audit Associates on engagement teams and function as an in-charge facilitating field work by monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan schedules on each assignment

Develop and maintain open items lists and tracking of project status

Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise

Interact with clients to help ensure the information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient

Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to Managers and Partners

Identify performance improvement opportunities

Recognize and inform management of opportunities to increase level and types of services to clients

Ensure professional development through ongoing education

Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on your clients

Required Qualifications:

BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree

2 years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment

Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and FASB regulations

You want your next step to be the right one. You've worked hard to get where you are today. And now you're ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to achieve great things. RSM is a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you'll move quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from your fresh perspective.

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